About the Role
The Department of Social Development is looking for a dedicated Social Worker based in Cape Town to support the vital processes of Early Childhood Development (ECD) services. This role is critical in ensuring that young children receive the necessary support and resources for their development. You will be responsible for administrative and compliance tasks that are essential for the registration and funding of ECD centres. Your efforts will help streamline processes, ensuring that families and communities can access quality early childhood services.
In this position, you will work closely with various stakeholders, including district officials, ECD centres, and field staff. By facilitating communication and follow-ups, you will play a significant role in developing a supportive environment for early childhood education. Your work will directly impact the lives of children and families in the Cape Town area, contributing to a brighter future for our communities.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is dedicated to promoting the well-being of South Africans through effective social services and developmental programmes. Its mission encompasses a wide range of services aimed at creating sustainable communities, including the provision of ECD services. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to empowering individuals and families, making a tangible difference in society.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative support for ECD registration and compliance processes.
- Organise, track, and manage documentation required for centre registration and funding.
- Upload and maintain digital records of ECD programmes on approved platforms.
- Monitor application progress, identifying and flagging incomplete or incorrect submissions.
- Prepare district reports and data updates to ensure site visit readiness.
- Liaise with district officials and ECD centres to coordinate follow-ups and visits.
- Map and update ECD centre information at the district level.
- Accompany officials on ECD site visits, assisting with document collection and query resolution.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Auxiliary Work or Social Work.
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker or Social Auxiliary Worker.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Social Work or Social Auxiliary Work.
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles, policies, and legislation.
- Strong administrative skills, particularly in record keeping and compliance.
- Ability to monitor attendance and progress in ECD programmes.
- Experience in mobilising community resources and collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Understanding of data confidentiality and ethical information handling.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Certificate or bachelor’s degree in social Auxiliary Work/ Social Work.Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Profession as a Social Worker/ Social Auxiliary Worker.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in Social Work/ Social Auxiliary Work.
Knowledge of early child development, the policies and legislation regulating ECD, age-appropriate stimulation and play-based learning, ECD registration requirement and the ECD subsidy process.
Strong administrative and compliance skills are required, particularly in record keeping and documentation, and the application of ECD registration requirements.
The ability to monitor attendance, incidents and progress in ECD programmes.
The ability to mobilise community resources and to collaborate with NGOs, clinics, schools and other government departments.
Knowledge of data confidentiality and the ethical handling of information.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and compliance support across the Registration, Infrastructure Support, and ECD Subsidy business processes.Processing, organising, and tracking centre-level documentation required for registration and funding.
Uploading and managing digital records of ECD programmes on DBE-approved platforms.
Monitoring application progress and flagging incomplete or incorrect submission of application documentation.
Preparing district reports and data updates, 196 including evidence for site visit readiness.
Liaising with district officials, ECD centres, and field staff to coordinate follow-ups and site visits.
Mapping and updating ECD centre information at the district level.
Accompanying provincial and/or district officials on ECD site visits, supporting document collection, practitioner engagement, and registration/subsidy query resolution.
